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Joseph Fleming Obituary
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Joseph Edward "Ed" Fleming, 68, of South Ocean Blvd., died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at his residence.
Mr. Fleming was born in Conway, a son of the late John Kelly and Mellie Mae Jordan Fleming. He was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church and was a former US Navy Reservist. Mr. Fleming was a former member of the Conway Jaycee's, where he was Jaycee of the year in 1962. He was the owner and operator of J. Edwards Restaurant in Myrtle Beach. Mr. Fleming was well known for his generosity to family, friends, church and community.
Surviving are three brothers, John Fleming of Conway, Harold Fleming of Aynor, and Freddie Fleming of Matthews, N.C.; and one sister, Vivian Smith of Conway.
Funeral services will be private.
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for Joseph Fleming
Patricia Dohner
September 3, 2024
Still missing you my precious friend.
Pat Hunter-Dohner
September 6, 2022
Dear Ed: I can't believe it has been 11 years since you left us for your heavenly home. Miss you so much my friend. You meant so much to so many folks. Every time I think of you, I smile. Always loved you! See you again someday.
Pat Hunter-Dohner
Surfside Beach, SC
Sharlene Gagnon
August 31, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR FRIEND OF MANY YEARS.
Sharlene Gagnon
August 31, 2012
Dear Ed,
I know that you are no longer with us but I thought of you the other day when I found the Tee Shirt you gave me from the restaurant You left us much to early but I guess they needed someone up above to smile, greet an cook for them. You are missed by so many an your place doesn't look the same an never will be the same. Love You, Sharlene
Cathy Caddy
August 10, 2012
I thought about J. Edward yesterday, August 9, which was his birthday, and had so many wonderful memories. I am sure he is still missed by many, many people.
Cathy (Double C) Caddy
December 22, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of J. Edward. We called him "J. Edward" after meeting him on a cruise in 1982. There were three of us and a bunch of his co-workers on the S.S. Norway that November. It was an instant friendship and we have kept in touch over the years. There was another cruise and several trips to Myrtle Beach. He was always the perfect host and such a delight to be around. I had dinner last night with friends who had just purchased a condo in Myrtle Beach and I told them to be sure to eat at J. Edward's. They said they had been going to J. Edward's for years but last week found it closed and for sale. Thus, my search on the internet, only to find this sad, sad news. The last time I saw J. Edward was a couple of years ago when friends and I were in Myrtle Beach. We went to the restaurant and were greeted with open arms. They weren't very busy that night and J. Edward was able to spend most of the evening with us. I will always treasure that last visit with him. My deepest sympathies to his famly and friends. He was a kind and generous man and I know he will be missed.
SHARLENE GAGNON
December 14, 2011
I FOUND A PICTURE OF YOU ED AN SENDING IT TO MY DAUGHTER. SHE WILL POST IT ON HER VIDEO WHEN SHE GETS MARRIED NEXT APRIL. WE BOTH LOVED YOU AN YOU WERE PART OF ME AN MY FAMILY FOR SO MANY YEARS. MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS AN ETC. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU IN HEAVEN AN EVERYONE WILL MISS YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTIES AN YOUR LOVELY DECORATIONS.
Irene Patrick
December 12, 2011
I miss you!!
Ron Pickworth
November 1, 2011
I am sorry to hear about this so long after it happened. He will be joining my mom and dad who ate at his restaurant every year during their winter months in Myrtle Beach before they passed away. He always treated my mother like a queen and she loved him for it. He will truly be missed by the extended Melvin family.
October 4, 2011
Ed: Rita and I enjoyed your restaurant(s) for over twenty years. We enjoyed having many parties with our family and friends while eating in the gazebo and the back corner booth. You were a great friend and you are truly missed. Thanks for all the good times.
Jim Powers
Jason Trexler
October 3, 2011
Love ya Buddy! I'll see you again ;) I know you would want us to keep eatin and laughin...so until then I'm cookin ribs for you, love you!!
Sharlene Gagnon
September 26, 2011
I am still very sad at the passing of mny Dear Friend Mr. Ed. Still can't believe he has departed from this Earth an now serving his Savior with the best smile, handshake an just a great listener an friend. Not the same without you an it never will be when returning back to see you.
September 14, 2011
I am so sorry and shocked to learn of Ed's death. My family and I have been eating at his restaurant since 1988. From our first visit, he never forgot us and treated us like family. He gave us shirts, caps, glasses. We always wore the shirts when we would go there to eat and he seemed so pleased. Myrtle Beach will never be the same to us now, as that was the fist place we would go when we got to the beach. My prayers are with all of you. You had a "special" brother.
- Deanna Eldreth, Bristol, Virginia
David & Sue Baker
September 13, 2011
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Mr. Fleming's passing. He was such a wonderful person. We who worked at Food Lion always looked forward to him coming in and going through our line as he was always so pleasant and made us smile. We will miss him a great deal and look forward to meeting him again in heaven.
Debbie Blackwell
September 12, 2011
The Vereen family is deeply saddened by the passing of Ed. We will always cherrish the great times we shared with him at J.Edwards. Ed always had kind and caring words for others. His friendship with our family will always be remembered. May God bless each of you during this diffucult time. We love the Fleming family very much.
Debbie Vereen Blackwell and the Vereen Family
September 11, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The entire Fleming family has always been about love to friends and family. The Suggs family are thankful to have such wonderful cousins and wish we had lived closer to our relatives all these years. Ed, Everyone thanks you for always being like the good Samaritan but the kindness you gave my Mother in her difficult times stands out mostly. See you soon Cousin as time flies here on earth. Lorenzo Suggs and family.
MAXINE GIVENS
September 10, 2011
I AM DEEPLY SADDENED BY ED'S DEATH. I HAVE LOTS OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES EATING AT J.EDWARDS. CELEBRATING SPECIAL DAYS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT GATHERING THERE TO EAT. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.
Shirley G. Thompson
September 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 9, 2011
I was deeply saddened by the loss of my good friend,Ed . May you all remember the good times that you had with him .He was truly one of the most fun people to be with . I love you and will miss you .Your family will be in my prayers . Jean Cribb
September 8, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Ed was a very dear friend and will be sorely missed. He never failed to make our dinner experience enjoyable. You are in our prayers.
Robert " Coach" Brennan and Cindy Newsome
September 8, 2011
Fred, Susan, and Family,
The thoughts and prayers of so many of us are with you, your family, and Ed's restaurant family as you all grieve his passing. The beach has lost a gem and just won't be the same without your special brother!
Blessings on you,
Jane Darrah Coble
Myrtle Beach
Patty Cumbee
September 8, 2011
Harold, Susan and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Ed. He was such a kind person. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.
Love,
Patty Causey Cumbee
September 7, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Ed. He was always so good to my daughters, Jessica and Jamie, from before they were born through their last birthday at his restaurant. When I was pregnant, he would just show up and bring me his homemade chicken salad when were we at the beach house in the summer. Always thoughtful. Always kind. Jamie learned to climb stairs at his beach house when she was a baby. Miss Eva kept us all straight and he let her post her rules in the bathroom. From going on a wonderful cruise to a memorable trip to Atlantic City, when the weather was bad and he hired the taxi to drive us all the way to the NY airport, he was always a class act.
To you Ed - a toast in your honor!
Much love to the family ,
Kenneth and Angie Shuler (formerly Skipper)
Windy Gause
September 7, 2011
To God be the glory. Hoping and praying that both the personal/business family not let his passing be in vain.Realizing that we all must see God, and to prepare for His coming. Life is short. Sadly missed.
Gwen Moore
September 7, 2011
Ed was a wonderful person ...Harold and Susan my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ..
Vickie Scott
September 7, 2011
Ed was a wonderful human being and will
be missed.
Cathy Reaves
September 7, 2011
Ed was a lot of things to many people and will be missed tremendously.
We are proud to have called him a dear friend. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, as well as his restaurant family.
Jimmy and Cathy Reaves
Vernon Carter
September 7, 2011
To family of Ed Fleming,
Ed was a dear friend of my Dad,the "late Ernest Carter" and my Mom, the "late Tena Carter"of Myrtle Beach, and Hemingway, South Carolina. He will be missed.
September 7, 2011
To The Family of Ed Fleming,
Ed was a Highschool friend that always had a smile. He was a kind and gentle person. I will always remember the Reunion Party he hosted at his home. He will be missed.
Wayne Cribb-Columbia, S.C.
Betty Tanner Powell
September 7, 2011
Harold and family,
Was so shocked to hear of Ed's passing. I know it cannot be easy losing two brothers so close together in time. I pray the Lord will give you strength to endure this tragic time of your lives.
September 7, 2011
Going to miss seeing you.....
Rick Chandler
Jeff Ennis
September 7, 2011
Ed's kindness to our family will always be remembered. Our prayers go out to his family.
The Ennis Family
Mike & Diane Johnson
September 7, 2011
To The Family of Ed Fleming,
Ed was a True Southern Gentleman. He was one of a kind, always taking the time to speak a kind and gentle word to everyone. We always looked forward to him visiting with us when we went to his restaurant. He always had a smile on his face. We would share a laugh or two and hugs. Ed we will miss you so much. Our hearts are broken. RIP until we meet again. and we will.
Your Friends Forever,
Mike & Diane Johnson
September 7, 2011
To the Family of Ed Fleming,
Ed was one of a kind He was a True Southern Gentleman. He was very Special to so many people. He was truely one of a kind. We are so sad to know that he has passed away. He will be forever remembered in our hearts and minds. We love you Ed RIP until we meet you again.
Your friends,
Donna Durant Suhrstedt
September 6, 2011
John, Harold, and other family members,
So sorry to learn about Ed--such a shock. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. May many happy memories bring you comfort.
September 6, 2011
To Ed Flemings family. I am very sorry for your loss. He was a schoolmate and very special friend. I enjoyed the times that Myself and also my Singles group had dinner at the restaurant. He always made every customer feel special. That was my favorite restaurant. He will be missed by all of his family and friends. .my prayers are with you all. Linda Walters Myrtle Beach, SC
September 6, 2011
Am so sorry to hear about Edward's passing. I remember him as a nice guy and classmate. Also the great reunion he hosted at his beach house. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Max & Lynn Cribb, Jacksonville, Fl.
Gloria Gresham
September 6, 2011
My family and I have enjoyed visiting the restaurant every chance we got, while in Myrtle Beach. We have known him for 13 years and we knew the type of man he was by his gentleness, smile and professionalism. Rest in peace Mr. Edwards, which is the name your ladies from Stone Mountain, Georgia gave you! You will definitely be missed and we will continue to keep the family in our prayers.
Sincerely,
The Anderson and Gresham Ladies
Betty Duke Allen
September 6, 2011
Dear Harold, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Lewis
September 6, 2011
To the Fleming Family, Ed was truly one of those people that I thought of as a mentor in thhe Hospitality Industry. To me & my family, he was one of a kind. He will be missed, for his smile, kindness and that pat on the back and shake of the hand...or that hug he alsways had for those he know.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. God Bless you...God Bless Ed Fleming, for whom he will always be known for.
Kim & Andy Lewis and Family
Sylvia Moseley
September 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Ed's family. I will cherish the times and memories of the restaurant and especially Ed with his warm and inviting smile you always felt at home. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. God Bless you Ed. Thank you for brightening our lives.
September 6, 2011
To the Ed Fleming family and so many many friends. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Not only did so many of us eat at his restaurants but his friendship was so genuine. He will truly be missed. John Barnes
Cecelia Tackett
September 6, 2011
Lifting your family up in our prayers during the loss of Ed.
Nancy Causey
September 6, 2011
Harold, I know what you are dealing with and my heart and love goes to you during this time. If you need me i am always available....Nancy & Joe Causey
Lou Jane Chestnut
September 6, 2011
To the Fleming Family,
So sorry for your loss and two brothers deaths so close. Life brings so many earthly tragedies. When we all were growing up in Conway it seems so long ago. Our families' friendship was so special and never forgotten. May this saddness be soon replaced with happy memories of a family well loved by their community.
Love,
Lou Jane Martin Chestnut
(Robby Martins Sister)
Cathi Cromley
September 6, 2011
I worked for Ed back in the early 70's as a waitress. He was a wonderful, happy person who was always fair to all his employees. I've seen him off and on through all the years. Never did I see him that he didn't treat me like one of the family. I will miss him a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Larry D.& Tighe Lloyd
September 6, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
September 6, 2011
AS winter residents of MB for many years we rarely missed Sunday Dinner with Ed. We sure will miss hime.
Phil and Dorothy King Mentor, Ohio
September 6, 2011
This is so painful for so many of the people whose lives were touched by Ed. I don't know another person who was more generous and more loving. He loved to be on the giving side and seemed uncomfortable on the receiving side. Many of us cannot count the good times and good conversations that we had with Edward. May the family he left behind be proud to have had him as a brother. I was proud to be his cousin by nature and close friend by choice. My heart goes out to Ed's family and I want you to know that I am here when you need me. I love you all.
September 6, 2011
Words can not express our sadness. We've known and loved Ed for
forty years. He was an exceptionally fine man with a big heart of gold.
It was a great pleasure knowing this kind, gentle, wonderful man. He
will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his Family. The memories, faith, family, and friends will help all of us through this extremely sad time.
The Roger Williams Family
Pat & Todd Dohner
September 6, 2011
Dear Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Ed was a truly wonderful,caring,loving and generous man and we will miss him very much. Christ has made of death a narrow, starlit strip between the companionships of yesterday and the reunions of tomorrow. We shall surely be with him again one day. God bless you all as you go through the days ahead. Thank you for sharing your brother with so many of us.
Joyce Dorman
September 6, 2011
My sincere condolences to your family, Ed. It was a pleasure eating at your establishment. God bless.
joy boyer
September 6, 2011
our thoughts and prayers go out to J. Edwards family my mom (dot reeves) and joy boyer have known ED for 30 years we will miss him and remember him always
September 6, 2011
Ed, thanks for all the great times you spent with us over the years. You truly will be missed here on earth. " Love you buddy ". Jimmy, Jessica, Jamie Skipper
Dianne Hucks Porter
September 6, 2011
My prayers are with the family and friends during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort and Gods love bring you peace. I Love you!
Randy Mason
September 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayer go out to the family for the lost of your brother may god be with all of you. John & Gladys Long High Point NC
Donald Wizeman
September 6, 2011
To the Fleming family...
I had the pleasure of meeting Ed in 1981 when I was trying to sell him an ad in my Myrtle Beach Guide, and subsequently my Strand Magazine.
Every time I would visit Ed he was extremely cordial, and always went out of his way to make me feel welcome.
We always have a drink and talked about the good, bad and disappointing about the Myrtle Beach area.
Ed always had good ideas and truly loved the Beach.
In all those years, I never did sell him an ad, but I learned a great deal, and would not trade a moment of the truly quality time I spent with Ed Fleming.
"When one you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure!"
Vera Vaughn
September 6, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ellen Harris
September 6, 2011
To The Family of Ed Fleming; Ed Fleming was a wonderful man. He always made you feel like you was someone special when you came in. We dined with him for over 28 years and we done work for him. Ed was a good friend to EVERYBODY! My the Lord put his arms around his family and give them peace. Glenn & Ellen Harris
Wilson Lynn Wood
September 6, 2011
Harold,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know you and Ed were close, it is thru God's grace you were brothers. Enjoy his memories. Paula and I love you and thank you for your friendship.
Carol Thompson
September 6, 2011
Our condolences go out to Ed's family. He was always a very kind and caring person. A true Friend that will certainly be missed.
Ki and Carol Thompson &
Landen Murray
September 6, 2011
Sorry for the loss to the family and friends. Ed was a wonderful friend and school mate. Could not have asked for a better friend when needed in any way
Ed Applewhite
Covington Ga
Lynn Causey
September 6, 2011
Ed was a very caring guy and will be missed.
Dana Reynolds
September 6, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are always with you and yours Ed. We will see you again in heaven in God's time. ~Dana Reynolds & John Edwards
September 6, 2011
Ed you will always be loved and missed. Always in my heart. Shirley Leviner
Alice Thompson
September 6, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing.He was a wonderful & gentle man, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May God's great peace & the wonderful memories of Ed bring you strength each day. You are in our prayers, Don & Alice Thompson
Brian Johnson
September 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Ed will be missed by all who knew him and the Myrtle Beach community.
Charlotte Ciappetta
September 6, 2011
Sending my sincere condolences to the family.
Charlotte Ciappetta, Surfside Beach, SC
Johnice Vereen-McInerney
September 6, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers; you have always been so special to our family. God bless you with His peace...love you. Sincerely,
Tammy & Billy Skipper
September 6, 2011
To all of the Family, our thought and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sandra Jones
September 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ed was a wonderful person and I loved him very much. He touched a lot of hearts. He will be greatly missed. He is now a blessed angel above. My love thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff Zachary
September 6, 2011
Ed will be missed. He was a boss, neighbor and friend. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Dianne and Randy Whitley
September 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing.He was a wonderful person.Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Margie Foxworth & family
September 6, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. We loved him dearly and know that he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robin Hilts
September 6, 2011
We are so sorry to hear that J. Edwards has died. He has touched so many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From,
Hilts Family
Karen Fullwood Hough
September 6, 2011
Ed was a one of a kind business man, boss and friend. He gave those of us that were lucky enough to work for him so much more than a paycheck. He was always willing to help in any way he could and expected nothing in return. R.I.P. Ed and thank you for the positive influence you had on my life.
My prayers are with the family during this sorrowful time.
September 6, 2011
Ed, it's not going to be the same calling the house an acting crazy with you the phone you any more, Ed, me and my family are going to missed you indeed, working for at Western Sizzlin back in the days was wonderful, you always treated me with respect, I know you cared about my mom, and she misses you dearly, you wishes is too keep your mother flowers alive consider it down , Freddie, Mike, Eva you'll had a good brother, boss so make him proud , l will miss you but God Loves you best, Bert
Dianne O'Quinn Martin
September 6, 2011
We will certainly miss Ed. I've been eating "with" him ever since he opened his restaurant. He was always very kind and accomodating, and generous to charitable causes.
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